Transplant Medical Science Liaison - Houston

Job ID
2019-1353

Job Locations

US-TX-Houston

Category

Medical Science Liaison

Overview

Medical Science LiaisonThe Medical Science Liaison (MSL) will apply his/her background in transplant patient care and use of laboratory tests in patient management to educate physicians and transplant coordinators about the clinical value of the client’s tests as non-invasive methods to monitor transplant recipients for organ rejection. The MSL will be familiar with current best practices of post-transplant patient management and will explain how diagnostic tests are useful in patient care. Excellent communication skills are essential for the MSL who will operate from a home-based office. Significant travel is required to visit transplant clinics affiliated with teaching hospitals located in the region.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

Communicate and reinforce the clinical utility of the client’s tests

Develop strong and productive working relationships with key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the field of transplantation

Help analyze, interpret, and clarify test results in conjunction with other clinical data

Provide on-site clinical support at transplant centers through oral presentations, test result data reviews and interactive resolution of clinician queries

Function as the primary clinical resource for the Transplant Account Manager (TAM) team to support product adoption and expanded use of client’s products

Prior experience in MSL role highly preferred and/or the introduction of new clinical laboratory tests preferred

Outstanding oral presentation skills

Ability to explain how test scores can be used and added to the milieu of other available clinical data, interpret clinical scenarios, and communicate diagnostic and management issues in transplant recipients

Experience in establishing strong, collaborative working relationships with clinicians